Watch a Mother Teresa film
THE FILM Mother Teresa & Me is showing exclusively at Gateway Cineplex 18, at Gateway Mall 2 in Quezon City, starting April 16. With the goal to reflect compassion and faith in time for Holy Week, the Hindi-language film, directed by Kamal Musale, was released in 2023 and will be showing in Philippine cinemas this month. The theatrical run will be on pause for April 17 and 18, but then resume on April 19.
Visit the expanded Montemaria Shrine in Batangas
LOCATED in Barangay Pagkilatan and Mabacong in Batangas City, the Montemaria Shrine is home to the world’s 9th tallest statue in the world, Mother of All Asia – Tower of Peace. The shrine overlooking Batangas Bay features the Sto. Niño Chapel and some new amenities ready to welcome Filipinos for their Holy Week pilgrimage: an expanded restaurant and food complex, modernized Stations of the Cross, and an improved road network.
Reflect on Holy Week shows
IN OBSERVANCE of Holy Week, GMA Network has prepared a reflective lineup of programs this week. For Maundy Thursday on April 17, the animated film The Story of Jesus for Children kicks off programming at 6 a.m., followed by various animated and adventure movies, including the biblical epic Noah at 11:30 a.m. The acclaimed religious drama series The Chosen will air at 2:30 p.m. while the Hollywood classic The Ten Commandments will be showing at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday on April 18 begins with religious drama Magdalena at 6 a.m., then Joseph: King of Dreams at 8 a.m. Another installment of The Chosen will air at 3 p.m., while families can tune in to the drama film Family Matters at 7:30 p.m. April 19, Black Saturday, begins with the film Jesus at 6 a.m., followed by the musical religious special Himig Panalangin at 7:30 a.m. The historical epic Ben-Hur airs at noon, as well as the final set of episodes of The Chosen at 3 p.m.
Revisit The Passion of the Christ
IN TIME for Holy Week, streaming platform Lionsgate Play has added The Passion of the Christ to its catalog. The film aims to be a reminder of the immense suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, as directed by Mel Gibson, and based on Anne Catherine Emmerich’s book, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It covers the final 12 hours of Jesus Christ’s life, from his agony in the Garden of Gethsemane to his crucifixion and resurrection. Itstreams on Lionsgate Play PH via PLDT Home and Smart starting April 17.
Bring kids to Easter events in Ortigas
ON April 20, Ortigas Land will hold various meet-and-greets and Easter egg hunts for kids, starring some of their favorite characters.At GH Mall, there will be the Doraemon Happy Easter Meet and Greet at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. The event includes singing, dancing, games, and an Easter egg hunt for the whole family. Over at Estancia Mall, Masha and the Bear shall hold the Easter Meet & Greet from 1 to 5 p.m., where they’ll have games and an egg hunt as well. Tiendesitas will hold a Bunny Hop Adventure, which involves a song and dance activity and an egg hunt for the whole family at Level 2 of the Food Village from 4 to 6 p.m. Finally, the Eggsploring Egg Hunt at The Strip at Circulo Verde will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., with egg painting, mini rides, and a meet and greet with the fluffy Easter bunny. These Easter Sunday events are exclusive to Ortigas Community Card holders, free via the OrtigasMalls+ app.
Araneta City holds Easter Safari Adventure
ON April 20, Araneta City will transform into an Easter safari. It starts at Gateway Mall 2, where an Easter Safari Costume Contest takes place, complete with a runway showdown, a parrot show, mascot appearances, and free face painting. Access is granted to those with a P2,000 single-receipt purchase. Gateway Mall 1 will have a Jungle Maze and Giant Inflatables, available for those who present a P1,500 single-receipt purchase. At Ali Mall, the Easter Egg Painting & Art Exhibit invites kids to join an art workshop and show off their egg-decorating skills. Registrants may join by downloading the Araneta City Rewards app. Finally, Farmers Plaza will have an adventure zone called the Jungle Adventure, which has a rock wall, mini zipline, and jungle maze, accessible upon presenting a receipt worth P1,500.
